An industrial accident at United Ethanol grain silo that killed a 27-year-old Janesville man was the first significant industrial accident to occur at the plant, Milton police said Sunday. Guell, a seven-year employee of United Ethanol, leaves behind a wife and young son, Conger said.
"We have not had any significant industrial accidents there. They've been open about seven years. The only other issues we've had with that plant are odor issues," Conger said.
A recent NPR investigation revealed that nearly 180 people have been killed in grain-related entrapments at federally regulated facilities since 1984, and although their employers were issued a total of $9.2 million in fines, those penalties were reduced overall by 59%.
In Wisconsin, grain silo accidents claimed lives in 1988, 1989 and 1996, according to OSHA data gathered by NPR.
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